Blogs

  • First IM Norm

    First IM norm at the Lince Andújar Open 2026. We played at the stunning Church of Santa Marina in Andújar, Spain. Consequently, this event became deeply memorable for my chess journey. It was not just about the final result. The entire experience was truly unforgettable. A Well-Organised Chess Tournament in Spain From the very beginning,…

  • Inter Diaspora Premier League: Goodness Over Greatness

    Last week, Tarun and I travelled to London to compete in a weekend chess tournament before returning home on Sunday night. One of the events we had been looking forward to was a special gathering hosted by the Inter Diaspora Premier League (IDPL), to which we had been invited by IDPL founder Mr. Maruthi Nambi.…

  • Tarun Third at 39th Hassloch 2026

    Tarun and I recently played in the 39th Hassloch Chess Tournament, held from 22nd–25th May 2026 at the Ernst Reuter School in Hassloch, Germany. Hassloch is located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate in southwest Germany, near Mannheim and Ludwigshafen. Despite the heat, the tournament turned out to be a very enjoyable experience filled with good…